PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #F2ECE6 • LRV 84.68% • CIE D65 2°•
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: SW 7000
Official Sherwin-Williams Fan DeckSW 7000
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Ibis White
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
242, 236, 230
LRV REFLECTANCE
84.68%
HK LIGHTNESS
93.9 L*
Sherwin-Williams Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code SW 7000

Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #SW 7000 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000) records 84.68% LRV and 93.9 L*_HK lightness (#F2ECE6, RGB 242/236/230). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=93.7, a*=0.98, b*=3.62, C*=3.75, h°=74.9°) place SW 7000 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Ibis White (SW 7000) are Behr Pearl Drops (700C-1, ΔE=0.86) and Benjamin Moore Vintage Taupe (2110-70, ΔE=0.6).

1. LRV INDEX
84.68%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
3.75
Whisper-Soft Neutral
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
74.9°
CIELAB L* 93.7 a* 0.98 b* 3.62
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for SW 7000 (84.68% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7000 (2700K shifts to #FFE4C3)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Ibis White
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Ibis White
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000)

Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000, #F2ECE6) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams)Ibis White (SW 7000)#F2ECE684.68%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Pearl Drops (700C-1)#F0EBE484%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.86 (98.2%)
Behr #2New House White (RD-W10)#F1EDE785%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.00 (97.9%)
Benjamin Moore #1Vintage Taupe (2110-70)#F2EDE885.36%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.60 (98.7%)
Benjamin Moore #2White Zinfandel (880)#F4EFEA86.99%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.83 (98.3%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7000#F2ECE6 • LRV 84.68%
MATCH #1: Behr 700C-1#F0EBE4 • LRV 84%
Behr Pearl Drops (700C-1)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.86CAM16: 0.69

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.86 match for SW 7000: Pearl Drops (700C-1) delivers identical 84% reflectance to SW 7000 with matched C*=4.01 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7000#F2ECE6 • LRV 84.68%
MATCH #2: Behr RD-W10#F1EDE7 • LRV 85%
Behr New House White (RD-W10)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.00CAM16: 0.72

Cross-room ΔE=1 equivalent for SW 7000: New House White (RD-W10) delivers identical 85% reflectance to SW 7000 with matched C*=3.38 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7000#F2ECE6 • LRV 84.68%
MATCH #3: Behr N170-1#EDE7E0 • LRV 81%
Behr Tailor's Chalk (N170-1)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.19CAM16: 1.59

Cross-room ΔE=1.19 equivalent for SW 7000: Tailor's Chalk (N170-1) delivers -3.7 LRV points deeper than Ibis White (SW 7000) with matched C*=4.2 saturation.

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7000#F2ECE6 • LRV 84.68%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 2110-70#F2EDE8 • LRV 85.36%
Benjamin Moore Vintage Taupe (2110-70)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.60CAM16: 0.54

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.6 match for SW 7000: Vintage Taupe (2110-70) delivers identical 85.36% reflectance to SW 7000 with -0.63 softer C*=3.12 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7000#F2ECE6 • LRV 84.68%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore 880#F4EFEA • LRV 86.99%
Benjamin Moore White Zinfandel (880)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.83CAM16: 0.97

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.83 match for SW 7000: White Zinfandel (880) delivers +2.3 LRV points lighter than Ibis White (SW 7000) with -0.63 softer C*=3.12 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7000#F2ECE6 • LRV 84.68%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore OC-70#F4EFEA • LRV 86.99%
Benjamin Moore Whitewater Bay (OC-70)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.83CAM16: 0.97

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.83 match for SW 7000: Whitewater Bay (OC-70) delivers +2.3 LRV points lighter than Ibis White (SW 7000) with -0.63 softer C*=3.12 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Ibis White (#F2ECE6, LRV 84.68%).

LRV 92.71%
Ceiling for SW 7000
High Reflective White
SW 7757
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 83.77%
Trim for SW 7000
Pure White
SW 7005
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 84.68%
Ibis White (SW 7000) Wall
Ibis White
SW 7000
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 62.83%
Adjoining Room (SW 7000)
Conservative Gray
SW 6183
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 52.8%
Accent / Millwork (SW 7000)
Light French Gray
SW 55
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for SW 7000 (84.68% LRV)

Ibis White (SW 7000, b*=3.62) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Ibis White

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7000 (2700K shifts to #FFE4C3)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Sherwin-Williams Alternatives to SW 7000

Need Ibis White (SW 7000, LRV 84.68%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #F2ECE6:

Lighter than SW 7000 (+LRV)
High Reflective White (SW 7757)
LRV 92.71% • Soft Green-Beige
#F7F7F1
ΔE 3.61
Deeper than SW 7000 (-LRV)Downy (SW 7002)
LRV 81.44% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#EFE8DD
ΔE 2.43
Warmer than SW 7000 (+b*)
White Flour (SW 7102)
LRV 86.76% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F4EFE5
ΔE 2.2
Cooler than SW 7000 (-b*)
Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007)
LRV 82.53% • Soft Green-Beige
#E9EBE7
ΔE 3.88
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Sherwin-Williams #SW 7000
Color Reference Name:
Ibis White
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
84.68% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Sherwin-Williams #SW 7000 • #F2ECE6 • LRV 84.68%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000)

Code SW 7000 (Ibis White) reflects 84.68% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000) registers J'=94.8, a'=0.53, and b'=2.54 with HSL (30°, 32%, 93%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 93.9 L*_HK. Because SW 7000 carries a*=0.98 red-green and b*=3.62 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=3.75, Ibis White projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7000 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Ibis White (SW 7000) holds its native #FAEADC swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7000 adapts to #FFE9D3; at 3500K halogen, Ibis White transitions to #FFE8CC; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7000 warms to #FFE6C7; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Ibis White (SW 7000) settles at #FFE4C3.

When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000, #F2ECE6), Behr Pearl Drops (700C-1, #F0EBE4, LRV 84%) scores ΔE2000=0.86 and CAM16=0.69, followed by New House White (RD-W10, ΔE=1). In Benjamin Moore, Vintage Taupe (2110-70, #F2EDE8, LRV 85.36%) achieves ΔE2000=0.6 ahead of White Zinfandel (880, ΔE=0.83). Coordinate SW 7000 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Pure White (SW 7005) trim, Conservative Gray (SW 6183) hallways, and Light French Gray (SW 55) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Ibis White.

SPEC 01LRV 84.68% & H-K 93.9

What is the LRV of Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000)?

Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 84.68% (#F2ECE6) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 93.9 L*_HK.

At 84.68% reflectance, Ibis White (SW 7000) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Sherwin-Williams walls while maintaining HSL (30°, 32%, 93%).

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7000
SPEC 02CIELAB L*93.7 a*0.98 b*3.62

What undertones does Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=93.7, a*=0.98, b*=3.62) classifies Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=3.75 chroma and h°=74.9° hue.

Pair Ibis White (SW 7000) with North & East Windows for SW 7000 (84.68% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Ibis White. Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7000 shifts from #F2ECE6 toward #FFE4C3.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7000
SPEC 03SW 7000 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000)?

Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000, #F2ECE6) are Behr Pearl Drops (700C-1, #F0EBE4) at ΔE2000=0.86 and Benjamin Moore Vintage Taupe (2110-70, #F2EDE8) at ΔE2000=0.6.

Both 700C-1 and 2110-70 matches are verified against Ibis White (SW 7000) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7000
SPEC 04SW 7000 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000)?

Alongside Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000, LRV 84.68%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Pure White (SW 7005, #EDECE6, LRV 83.77%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Pure White (SW 7005) with Ibis White (SW 7000) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7000